Reed Business Information (RBI), part of RELX Group’s Risk & Business Information division, announced that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of software business Adaptris Group Limited.

Adaptris Group Limited is a fast-growing supply chain integration and e-solutions company.  It has a focus on the agriculture and food industry network via its First 4 Farming brand as well as through DBT, a division that provides solutions to the animal health sector. Other industries, such as aviation and electronics, are also served via its Adaptris brand.

David Wilson, RBI Managing Director said: “Reed Business Information is excited about expanding its e-solutions business. Our Agriculture Group has had a long-standing partnership with Adaptris, its First 4 Farming and DBT divisions, and the two businesses are a perfect fit.  We feel that by combining our technologies and industry knowledge we can create new products and services and provide the best solutions for our customers.

“This acquisition continues RBI’s strategic priority of focusing on data services business, paid content and growth markets.”

Source:  Reed Press Release